Pea Pods with Onion

Name: Pea Pods with Onion
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound fresh pea pods; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; Salt and pepper to taste

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min. YIELD: 2 servings.

This simple side from Heather Sauter of Silver Spring, Maryland is a welcome alternative to green beans, and the pea pods look so pretty tossed with chopped onion. "This dish is a snap to make and tastes like a million bucks," Heather assures.

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh pea pods
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter, divided
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Place the pea pods and water in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and cook on high for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until crisp-tender.
2. Drain peas; add to onion mixture. Add salt, pepper and remaining butter; toss to coat. Cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

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